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Best Time to Visit Saint-Denis

Saint-Denis has a tropical savanna climate: warm all year, with a clear dry season and a rainy season. The warmest month is December, with highs around 27°C; the coolest is August, when nights average 17°C. January is usually the wettest month (about 150 mm).

The best time to visit Saint-Denis is July, August and September, when average highs are 21–22°C and rainfall is around 25 mm a month.

At a glance

When to go to Saint-Denis, season by season

December – February

Rainy

27° / 23°C · 102 mm

The wettest part of the year. Showers are likely, so pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.

DecemberJanuaryFebruary

March – May

Good

25° / 21°C · 87 mm

Comfortable weather overall, with fewer visitors than peak season.

MarchAprilMay

June – August

Best time

21° / 18°C · 30 mm

Pleasant temperatures and relatively little rain: the best window for sightseeing and time outdoors.

JuneJulyAugust

September – November

Good

24° / 19°C · 32 mm

Comfortable weather overall, with fewer visitors than peak season.

SeptemberOctoberNovember

Saint-Denis climate table: temperature and rain by month

Average highs, lows, rainfall and humidity in Saint-Denis (10-year averages).

Saint-Denis climate table: temperature and rain by month
MonthHighLowRain
January27°C23°C150 mm
February27°C23°C109 mm
March26°C23°C144 mm
April25°C22°C77 mm
May24°C20°C39 mm
June22°C19°C36 mm
July21°C18°C26 mm
August21°C17°C27 mm
September22°C18°C21 mm
October24°C19°C30 mm
November26°C20°C44 mm
December27°C22°C47 mm
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Why is July a good time to visit Saint-Denis?

  • July sits in Saint-Denis's drier season — usually a comfortable time to visit.
  • July is among Saint-Denis's three coolest months.
  • Days and nights are close, only about 4°C apart.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Saint-Denis?
For pleasant, fairly dry weather, go to Saint-Denis in July, August and September. Average highs are then 21–22°C.
Why is July a good time to visit Saint-Denis?
In July, Saint-Denis averages 21°C by day and 18°C at night, with about 26 mm of rain and 47% cloud cover: warm enough to be outdoors without the peak heat or the wettest weather.
What is the warmest month in Saint-Denis?
December is the warmest month in Saint-Denis, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Saint-Denis?
July is the coldest month in Saint-Denis: average highs of 21°C, dropping to 18°C at night.
When does it rain the most in Saint-Denis?
January is the wettest month in Saint-Denis with about 150 mm of rain. The driest is September, with around 21 mm.
When is the worst time to visit Saint-Denis?
January is the least reliable month in Saint-Denis, with around 150 mm of rain. Bring a rain jacket and keep a flexible plan.
Is the shoulder season a good time to visit Saint-Denis?
Yes. June and October sit just outside the best months for Saint-Denis, with average highs of 22–24°C and about 33 mm of rain a month. Weather-wise, they are a good alternative to the peak months.
How can I check the weather in Saint-Denis before I travel?
Compare the live forecast for Saint-Denis from three independent weather services on WeatherCompare. When they agree, the forecast is more reliable.

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Climate averages: NASA POWER / ERA5 (2011–2020), 10-year averages.

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